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Remlington Family History

Remlington Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Remington, Ellington, Reddington, Wellington, Redington, Allington

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Where is the Remlington family from?

You can see how Remlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remlington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Remlington families living in Norfolk. This was about 85% of all the recorded Remlington's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Remlington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Remlington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Remlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remlington census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Remlington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Remlington. For the veterans among your Remlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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